Blood donation in English reaches Lund and Malmö
Blood donation in English is opening in Lund and Malmö, giving residents who cannot complete the process in Swedish a new way to become donors.
Lund began accepting English-speaking donors on Wednesday, 11 November, and Malmö starts on Friday, 13 November, according to Region Skåne. Staff are receiving training in medical English, allowing the service to expand gradually.
Initially, English-speaking donors are welcome in Lund on Wednesdays and Malmö on Fridays, from 7.30am to 3pm. Appointments at either centre can be booked by calling 0200-87 11 22.
The language change does not remove the other requirements. GeBlod’s English guidance says prospective donors must have a valid Swedish identity document with a Swedish personal identity number. They must also be healthy, aged 18–65 and weigh at least 50kg.
Donation staff assess whether someone can give blood, including how previous residence or travel may affect eligibility. The new sessions extend English-language access already available in Stockholm, Uppsala and Gothenburg.
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